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Sarah Ulmer
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February 23, 2023
Mississippi seeks to update sexual assault laws, streamline rape kit processing
A major backlog in the processing of rape kits has caused a minimum amount of cases to be tried over the last several years. The state of Mississippi does not currently have a standard procedure for handling sexual assault evidence kits. These kits are also referred to as “rape kits.” Two pieces of legislation in…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 23, 2023
Mississippi Legislature sends bill preventing gender reassignment for minors to Governor
Originally passed by the House, the REAP Act has now been approved by the Senate. The Mississippi Senate has passed a House bill that would prevent doctors from performing surgeries or procedures on minors – those persons under 18 years of age – who are seeking gender reassignment. Prohibited under HB 1125, better known as…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 22, 2023
Mississippi State Medical Assoc. advocates for postpartum Medicaid expansion
SB 2212 passed the state Senate and has been transmitted to the House. On Wednesday, the Mississippi State Medical Association held a press conference in support of Senate Bill 2212, which seeks to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months. Speakers at the press conference included: Dr. Cross opened the press conference by saying they…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 22, 2023
Full and immediate deductions on a business investment could replace incremental ones
The House did not bring up a bill to make cuts to the state’s individual income tax but did offer legislation to speed up business tax deductions. Update – February 22, 2023: The Mississippi Senate chamber passed a companion bill to the House’s expensing bill in SB 3101 on Wednesday. The legislation creates the Mississippi…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 22, 2023
Mississippi House tables amendments to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage, increase TANF benefits
The motion to table Amendment 2 passed 70-46 and Amendment 3 by a vote of 73-42. The Mississippi Legislature faces a Wednesday deadline for floor action on revenue and appropriation bills. Against the backdrop of this deadline, the House of Representatives took up a series of revenue bills Tuesday evening. One of the bills, House…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 22, 2023
Barbara and Ed Blackmon to be challenged by their children in 2023 Mississippi election
Lawrence Blackmon will run in House District 57 against his dad Ed and Bradford Blackmon will run in Senate District 21 against his mom Barbara. On November 7th, Mississippians will head to the polls to cast their ballots for the 2023 general election. This year, all 122 seats in the State House and all 52 seats…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 21, 2023
No income tax cut proposal to come from the Mississippi House
Prior to the first major appropriations deadline, no individual income tax cut bill was proposed, signalling the end of the topic for the 2023 session. The House Ways and Means committee came and went on Tuesday with no introduction of an income tax cut bill. Representative Trey Lamar told reporters earlier that day that if…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 21, 2023
Student financial aid opportunities could see major changes on state level
This would be the first time a Pell Grant recipient could also receive MTAG since the program began. High school graduates seeking financial aid from MTAG could be in for a surprise with major changes to the eligibility requirements coming from a House bill in the Mississippi Legislature. MTAG, the Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 20, 2023
Governor Reeves on key legislative actions: Postpartum Medicaid expansion and HB 1020
Governor Reeves comments on legislative actions including proposed Capitol Complex Enforcement District court system. Last week, Governor Tate Reeves announced a massive infrastructure proposal and site development investments which aim to drive further economic development and growth in Mississippi. The proposed infrastructure investments represent approximately $1.3 billion in transportation capacity project funding. The plan also includes…
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Russ Latino
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February 19, 2023
Democrats create headache cutting Presley challengers
Democrats' decision not to certify Hickingbottom & Wash for Governor raises questions about dozens of other similarly situated candidates. A total of 56 other Democratic candidates did not file a statement of economic interest by deadline.
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Anne Summerhays
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February 17, 2023
Mississippi House rejects Medicaid expansion amendment
State Rep. Robert Johnson, Democratic Leader in the House, attempted to amend an appropriations bill to expand Medicaid. It failed. On Wednesday, the Mississippi House took up a variety of appropriations bills, including H.B. 1624 which is the appropriation for the Division of Medicaid. Though the bill was ultimately passed by a vote of 107-5,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 17, 2023
Mississippi Legislature offers multiple measures to aid in state’s hospital crisis
From grant programs to rural hospital consolidation and collaborations, lawmakers working to address hospital needs. Lawmakers are working to address the healthcare crisis among hospitals in the state of Mississippi. There are several bills that address key issues currently facing hospitals. Hospital Grant Program Both chambers have presented legislation to begin grant programs that will…
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April 17, 2026
The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 17, 2026
Denise Jones Gregory named Jackson State’s 14th president
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Magnolia Tribune
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April 17, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: April 17, 2026
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
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Susan Marquez
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April 10, 2026
C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure
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Daniel Tyson
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April 9, 2026
Amazon investing another $12 billion in Central Mississippi
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Richelle Putnam
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April 17, 2026
Beth Ann Fennelly’s The Irish Goodbye: Finding extraordinary in the ordinary
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Alistair Begg
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April 17, 2026
Your kingdom come
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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April 16, 2026
Growing in Mississippi: Salad Days
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Sid Salter
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April 15, 2026
April 15th is the perfect day to focus on the ramifications of federal and state tax gaps
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Hunter Estes
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April 14, 2026
From Mississippi to the moon
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Lesley Davis
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April 14, 2026
The night America remembered who she is
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